When it comes to financial decisions, it seems like everyone has an opinion. News articles tell you to invest in this but not that. Social media tells us about get-rich-quick […]
Failure Isn’t the End
How many of you have never failed at anything in your lives? Frankly, if you said “yes,” you’re not stretching yourself far enough. Everyone fails, especially those with bold, new […]
What IS Foreboding Joy?
In the national economy, things are incredibly good right now. The stock market is seeing record highs; our standard of living is up; banks, corporations, and the real estate market […]
17 Tiny (Low-Cost!) Ways to Brighten Your Holidays
Budget-conscious folks get anxious during the holidays. So much pressure to spend! Or entertain. Or take expensive trips. It’s a shame that all the expectations of the holiday season can […]
6 Ways to Rein in Holiday Spending (and still have fun!)
During the holidays, it’s easy to get carried away with spending. I understand. In a way, it’s a reflection of your abundance—you have lots of family and friends that you […]
How Gratitude Leads to Wealth
It’s that time of year—the time to stop, reflect, and be thankful for all of life’s gifts. “Gratitude” is not just a warm, fuzzy word. It’s something that can make […]
8 Ways to Cut Spending (AND Maintain Your Lifestyle!)
If you’ve read past blog posts, you know I’m a big believer in creating sustainable savings. It’s absolutely vital to build up an emergency fund, as well as invest in […]
Fight your short-term thinking tendencies!
In America, we are raised on short-term thinking. All our lives, we’ve been told to buy now, satisfy our cravings, or to take advantage of a “limited time offer.” We […]
The working parent’s guide to PURPOSE
As working parents, we can sometimes feel like our lives are out of control. Our schedules are jam packed with work meetings, soccer practice, dance classes, doctor’s appointments…and maybe even […]
Retirement: Deciding where to land
We’ve all heard of that adventurous couple who plans to retire, buy an RV, and travel around the country. Or that couple who bought a sail boat and plans on […]